And while they have made favourable reference to the manner in which the striker has adapted to league football after a spell with MK Dons earlier this season, it appears he is not yet considered sufficiently robust to cope with the demands of a top-four Premier League team.

With Chelsea having sent so many of their players out to Vitesse Arnhem, the smart money is on the highly-rated youngster sampling life in the Eredivisie.

But news that Jose Mourinho may be set to loan out the striker again is sure to trigger interest from Championship clubs.